Kersey, Colorado
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Kersey is a town located in Weld County, Colorado. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,389.
Geography
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Location of Kersey, Colorado
Kersey is located at 40°23'10" North, 104°33'41" West (40.386060, -104.561453)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.5 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,389 people, 474 households, and 374 families residing in the town. The population density is 552.9/km² (1,425.8/mi²). There are 489 housing units at an average density of 194.6/km² (502.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.43% White, 0.07% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.75% from other races, and 2.66% from two or more races. 20.01% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 474 households out of which 48.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% are married couples living together, 12.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 20.9% are non-families. 17.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.93 and the average family size is 3.33.
In the town the population is spread out with 34.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 30 years. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $41,333, and the median income for a family is $45,329. Males have a median income of $31,250 versus $23,148 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,346. 8.9% of the population and 8.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 10.6% of those under the age of 18 and 6.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.